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How far is Soyo from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Soyo (Soyo Airport) is 1727 miles / 2779 kilometers / 1500 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Soyo (SZA) is 2684 miles / 4319 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 50 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Soyo Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Soyo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Soyo. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1726.508 miles
  • 2778.546 kilometers
  • 1500.295 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1724.978 miles
  • 2776.084 kilometers
  • 1498.965 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Nairobi to Soyo?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Soyo Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Soyo Airport (SZA)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Soyo generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Soyo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Soyo Airport (SZA).

Airport information

Origin Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
City: Nairobi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: NBO
ICAO Code: HKJK
Coordinates: 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E
Destination Soyo Airport
City: Soyo
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: SZA
ICAO Code: FNSO
Coordinates: 6°8′27″S, 12°22′18″E